With a highly regarded restaurant & bar serving superb traditional pub favourites and seasonal dishes to our 40-cover restaurant & 30 cover bar area.
The Star Inn is a privately owned & operated pub, without ties to a brewery or franchise. This would be an exciting opportunity to work closely with the owners & the Head Chef to develop an appealing & high-quality menu.
The Role:
· Assist in developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele to the restaurant.
· Ensuring that guests receive excellent & speedy service and enjoy their culinary experience from start to finish.
· Preparing dishes in a timely & cost-effective way utilising efficient preparation methods, such as some pre-prepared or frozen products.
· Assisting with managing the inventory and ordering food stock as needed whilst always maintaining the kitchen’s budget & good value for money for the business.
· Adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
· Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes.
· Comply with all relevant Health & Safety, HACCP & Food Safety Standards including a working knowledge of allergens & food intolerances.
We are a small team & so there will be the need to take on Head Chef responsibilities in the Head Chef’s absence, during holidays etc. therefore a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.
The Hours:
40 hour plus week on a rolling rota. Specific days & hours to be discussed.
The Candidate:
· The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
· Excellent organisational skills to assist with the smooth running of a kitchen
· Ambition to progress in the hospitality Industry & work closely with a progressive & ambitious team.
· Good leadership skills and the ability to work on your own on occasions.
· Creativity and good culinary skills to assist in developing an exciting menu
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15/16 hour
Expected hours: 35 – 50 per week
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
* Tips
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Cooking: 2 years (preferred)